What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewer Seamstress position at ECMS Inc?
Description
Rate: $15.00 per hour and $500 Retention Bonus! (after 90 days of employment)
We are keeping our firefighters safe!
ECMS specializes in the inspection, cleaning, and repair of personal protective ensembles (PPE) and ensemble elements used for structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation firefighting applications. ECMS also serves as a highly skilled resource for aftermarket alterations, modifications and accessories for PPE and ensemble elements. Providing support services for personal protective ensembles is our only business, and we take great pride in doing it well.
About the Job
We are looking for a detail-oriented, results-driven Sewer Seamstress to join our ECMS team in La Mirada, CA. This role is focused on repairing, altering, and adding accessory items to PPE elements, as well as producing finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, and gear bags.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform repairs and alterations, and add accessory items to personal protective ensemble elements.
- Follow established patterns and specifications, as well as create new patterns and specifications as necessary.
- Contribute to the production of finished goods such as letter patches, hose straps, shrouds, gear bags and other items.
- Alter sizing on uniforms.
- Sew utilizing all available industrial sewing machines.
- Remove and install patches on uniforms.
- Learn NFPA 1851 and other industry standards and how they relate to our processes and procedures.
- Maintain accurate sewing logs.
- Assist with the check-in of new fabric, materials, hardware, etc.
Requirements
Must Have Skills
- Strong sewing ability.
- Prior work history with heavy fabric and hardware.
- Lifting and handling elements that can weigh up to 10 pounds each.
- Able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Must Have Soft Skills
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn and be flexible.
- Strong Work Ethic.
- Demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of integrity.
- Self-starter with willingness to do whatever is necessary to support the team.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge and experience with various fabrics and materials used for personal protective ensemble elements.
- Experience with various industrial sewing machines.
- Experience with pattern creation and alterations with heavy fabrics.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Work Perks
We currently offer a generous benefit package to all of our regular full-time employees, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – health and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Wellness plan
- Performance-based profit sharing program
About Us
ECMS operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson, NV, Dublin, CA, La Mirada, CA, Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Phoenix, AZ. Visit our website for more information: http://www.ecmsinc.biz/
L.N. Curtis & sons, ECMS, and Firefighters Bookstore are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons, ECMS, and Firefighters Bookstore participate in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers.